Weight would depend on the size of the links really. I've had Shapeways print almost lace-like, super light versions. With 1.2 mm wires in PLA it runs about 20-30 grams for a 6"x6" sheet. But I've printed really thick, chunky designs about 1/2" thick that can get quite heavy. Best way is to check it in your slicer.

Thank you. Well, after coffee on a good day, I could probably match that time. But I understand what you mean. I kept thinking that, "I could do this with a few nested loops much easier." And I could do things like make every third row thicker, or create waves across the sheet. Yes, the highly visual, every object must be shown and described model can be tedious, but learning Fusion gives you incredible control that I'm not good enough to program myself.Parameters and constraints do really help in large, complex assemblies. But for repetitive patterns like this, the API might be better. If you're an algorithmic designer check out the API. You get good access to the object tree and methods. You can use Python, C++ and JS. You can create inline scripts or plug-ins. And you can c...

Thank you. Well, after coffee on a good day, I could probably match that time. But I understand what you mean. I kept thinking that, "I could do this with a few nested loops much easier." And I could do things like make every third row thicker, or create waves across the sheet. Yes, the highly visual, every object must be shown and described model can be tedious, but learning Fusion gives you incredible control that I'm not good enough to program myself.Parameters and constraints do really help in large, complex assemblies. But for repetitive patterns like this, the API might be better. If you're an algorithmic designer check out the API. You get good access to the object tree and methods. You can use Python, C++ and JS. You can create inline scripts or plug-ins. And you can create custom interfaces. I haven't done more than poke around, but it looks pretty good to this amateur. I would be interested in what you think of it, and would it be worth my while to learn... http://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=...

Yay, thank you. As a wannabe wizard on a Wanhao budget I can only hope you're serious. And if you do, please oh please post pics.

Thank you. I get confused easily, so the "test early, test often" habit is is a helpful compensating mechanism - and that's okay. If my grandfather could measure twice, cut once, it's good enough for me.

Really cute design and nice discussion of the clever, yet simple electrical hookup. I'm trying to find an attractive way to incorporate pre-made battery holders, but they always turn out too bulky so far. Also, thanks for showing how you cut the filigree. I feel guilty doing that, but now I feel all legit. Thanks for sharing

Beautiful forms! Do you have any more tips on balancing thickness and stiffness, or more info on how you modeled those shapes? I am just starting to explore this kind of design and materials, so any resources are helpful. Thanks.

Thank you. I am certain you will succeed and I eagerly await photos and videos of your design. Also, thank you for reminding me that Instructables serves an international audience. I apologize for using slang or improper grammar that made the tutorial difficult to translate. This is my responsibility, and I will try to make my next tutorials better. Thank you for your kind comments.